Waterfall Hikes Near Valle Crucis, NC

137 residents
New York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Valle Crucis? There are 32 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Valle Crucis. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.2076°N, -81.7861°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Valle Crucis

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 32 gauged

26 of 30 waterfalls near Valle Crucis are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Strong Betseys Rock Falls Roaring Cascade Falls Roaring Long Hope Falls Roaring Big Falls Moderate Big Falls Roaring Dutch Creek Falls Roaring Laurel Creek Falls Roaring Watauga Falls Roaring Blue Sea Falls Strong Crabtree Falls Strong Crystal Falls Strong Falls of Gouges Creek Strong Grassy Creek Falls Strong Mitchell Falls Strong Murphy Falls Strong Roaring Spout Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Buckeye Falls Roaring Spivey Falls Roaring Carter Falls Low Little Falls Low Coon Den Falls Roaring Jones Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Roaring Douglas Falk Roaring Walker Falls Roaring Linville Falls Strong Moravian Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Mon 82°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 86°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 89°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 87°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Valle Crucis

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Betseys Rock Falls Roaring · 162 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Long Hope Falls Roaring · 162 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Cascade Falls Roaring · 162 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 Walker Falls Roaring · 5 cfs 96th percentile
  5. 5 Douglas Falk Roaring · 5 cfs 96th percentile
  6. 6 Spivey Falls Roaring · 187 cfs 92nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Valle Crucis (3 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Valle Crucis (22 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

46.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

45.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Valle Crucis

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

38.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

44.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

31.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

24.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

11.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

31.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

14 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Douglas Falk

34.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Valle Crucis

Are there free waterfalls near Valle Crucis?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Valle Crucis, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Valle Crucis?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Valle Crucis, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Valle Crucis?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Valle Crucis, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Valle Crucis?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Valle Crucis, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Valle Crucis?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Valle Crucis, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Valle Crucis?

The shortest waterfall hike near Valle Crucis is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Valle Crucis?

The tallest waterfall near Valle Crucis is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Valle Crucis?

Yes, 32 waterfalls near Valle Crucis have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Valle Crucis?

The closest waterfall to Valle Crucis is Dutch Creek Falls, approximately 1 miles away.

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